Suspect Admits to Arson

Suspect Admits to Arson

A suspect has been booked on suspicion of starting fires in downtown Fresno, including torching the police chief's car.

Fresno police have arrested a man accused of starting several fires in the downtown area, including one that destroyed the patrol car of Police Chief Jerry Dyer last weekend. Officers have identified 39- year-old Efrain Mendoza through surveillance video taken from the scene. Detectives located Mendoza in the area of Fresno and B Street on Monday.

He admitted to starting three fires and was booked on three arson charges and could face many others. If you have any further information on any of these cases or other arson investigations call the Fresno Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP.

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